Helga Stechert "Holly" Landon, age 95 of Louisville, passed away on April 3, 2022. Holly was born in Berlin, Germany on March 26, 1927 to the late Helene and Friedrich Stechert. She was a Registered Nurse who retired from Suburban hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Holly was the youngest of three siblings. Holly met her future husband, Olan Wallace "Al" Landon, in Philadelphia during his Navy service. Al preceded her in death after 70 years of marriage; along with her brothers, Dietrich and Friedrich.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Karen (Jerry) Zegart of Kentucky and Joanne (Wendell) Overcash of Kentucky; 2 sons, Daniel (Nancy) Landon of Texas and Mark Landon of California; 9 grandchildren, Brian (Beth) Matherly, Melissa Weston, Megan (Chris) Russell, Justin Zegart, Rachel (Adam) Willsey, Holly (Tyler) Stewart, Erin Overcash, Hope Landon, Brady Landon; 8 great grandchildren, Jessica Matherly, Holly Russell, Quinn Russell, Sophia Weston, Ben Willsey, Jonny Willsey, Reagan Stewart, and Rowan Stewart.
Visitation will be 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243), with a celebration of Helga's life at 5pm. Burial will be at 11 am on Friday, April 8th at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky.
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